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Iron Man #1

Writer: Spencer Ackerman Artist: Julius Ohta Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: October 23, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 9 User Reviews: 18
7.8Critic Rating
6.4User Rating

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A NEW, BRUTAL ERA BEGINS!

Roxxon and AIM team up to take on Stark Unlimited! But they're ready for the old Tony Stark. This one? He's a lot angrier than he used to be. Iron Man is going to war! New armor, old enemies, and unbelievable twists abound in this fresh take on a fury-powered Iron Man from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Spencer Ackerman and groundbreaking artist Julius Ohta!

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  • 9.4
    Comic Watch - Dustin Gebel Oct 24, 2024

    Iron Man #1 is a strong debut that immediately grounds Tony Stark in a new, specific tone and aesthetic that is refreshing for the character. Building off the last few Iron Man runs, Fall of X, and the New York section of Marvel, Auckerman and Ohta bring a real cutting edge to Starks fight for his company. The writing and art focus on delivering a tempered story of well-placed anger raging against a stacked system. The overall experience has a few chips due to the less interesting color choices but in the end, Iron Man remains a compelling new chapter for the character and the wider Marvel universe. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Oct 23, 2024

    Iron Man #1 is an excellent Marvel debut. Comics have always been accessible to those outside the industry, leading to diverse talent and ideas. For a newcomer to comics writing, Ackerman has nailed it. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    AIPT - Collier Jennings Oct 23, 2024

    Iron Man #1 isn't like the usual Iron Man relaunches; it's aiming to build a truly new version of the Armored Avenger that will appeal to readers of all stripes. Ackerman, Ohta and Sinclair have pulled off the highly tricky task of delivering a great debut issue, and launching the opening salvo in "The Stark-Roxxon War". Read Full Review

  • 8.8
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Oct 23, 2024

    Overall, Iron Man #1 is a thrilling and action-packed reboot for the iconic hero. Ackerman's writing and Ohta's artwork deliver a compelling and visually stunning experience. Fans of Iron Man and those who enjoy gritty superhero stories will appreciate this new direction for the character. Overall, Iron Man #1 is a promising start to a new era for Iron Man, offering a fresh take on the iconic hero. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Nerd Initiative - Derek Hoskins Oct 23, 2024

    This series started out with an uphill battle for me. I enjoyed the last series so much that I was already coming into this with an air of skepticism that was not fair to the book. However, a mild dislike for Tony's character design aside, I found myself truly enjoying this first issue. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Oct 26, 2024

    The new creative team starts strong in getting all of their pieces into place for their story, with a jam-packed issue that nicely balances action, character development and corporate drama. Read Full Review

  • 6.8
    Graphic Policy - Brett Oct 23, 2024

    Iron Man #1 is a new volume but it feels like it veers off in a new direction far too quickly with little build up, justification, or any of its ideas fleshed out. It's like there's a missing chapter to bridge the volumes and leads to a rather jarring start. Read Full Review

  • 6.3
    Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura Oct 23, 2024

    Artis Julis Ohta gets a lot of material to work with here. From Hulk-adjacents, to repulsor beams, to various Iron Man suits, its a good showcase for him. A character like Iron Man never usually lends himself to having the most fantastic or surrealistic art, and his books usually trend more towards realism, but Ohtas handle is in incredibly solid, which fits in with the broader whole of the package presented here Iron Man #1 is perfectly solid. Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez Oct 23, 2024

    Iron Man #1 is a frustrating, annoying, utterly off-putting first issue. New Marvel writer Spencer Ackerman puts Tony Stark through the wringer by making a series of boneheaded mistakes and inconsistent decisions that don't remotely align with Tony's character. This issue isn't an Iron Man comic. It's a comic starring Spencer Ackerman wearing Iron Man skin, and it's not going to move the needle one bit. Read Full Review

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